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There are a number of grants and scholarships available to Cornell undergraduate students. Keep in mind that: No merit aid or athletic scholarships are awarded at Cornell; all grant aid is need-based.
Cornell grants and endowed scholarships are awarded after federal, state, and other external grant or scholarship funding, up to demonstrated financial need. Endowed scholarships may replace a Cornell grant, work-study, or student loan offer, depending on donor-established criteria or preferences.
All first-year and transfer undergraduate international applicants* seeking Cornell grant or scholarship aid at any point during their undergraduate course of study must complete the CSS Profile when they apply for admission.
Cornell awards these scholarships annually, and recipients receive the scholarship for the duration of their undergraduate studies at Cornell. Ratan Tata ’59, B. Arch ’62, is a Cornell trustee and the chairman of Tata Sons, the holding company of the Tata Group, one of India’s oldest, largest, and most respected business conglomerates.
Research and Scholarship. With $1.22 billion in research expenditures, one of the 15 largest academic research libraries, top ranked graduate fields, and some of the best facilities in academia, Cornell University is consistently ranked as one of the most comprehensive universities in the world.
After factoring in funding awarded through grants and work-study programs, the cost of a Cornell education may be less than you would expect. And, in many cases, families qualify for no or reduced loans, too. We encourage you to explore all available aid options at Cornell.
All first-year or first-time undergraduate applicants seeking Cornell grant or scholarship aid must complete the CSS Profile. All eligible U.S. students* must also complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Federal Grants. Federal Student Aid (an office of the U.S. Department of Education) offers a variety of federal grants to students attending four-year colleges or universities, community colleges, and career schools who complete a FAFSA form annually.
From your first questions about Cornell to the completion of your application, the Undergraduate Admissions Office can help you find the information you need.
Oct 4, 2023 · Cornell University may be more affordable than you realize. Our financial aid offers are based on need, not on merit, and we meet 100 percent of our admitted students’ demonstrated financial need.
